Investments

Tools, techniques and resources for investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other financial instruments.

Resources in this category:

American Association of Individual Investors
http://www.aaii.com/

The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) "is an independent, not-for profit corporation that was formed in 1978 to assist individuals in becoming effective managers of their own investments." Its current membership represents 170,000 individuals. This site provides a comprehensive source of articles and information on the basics of investing (including a glossary of financial terms), retirement planning, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, international investments, insurance, portfolio management, brokers, and computerized investing. It also includes information about investment reference sources as well as a directory of regulatory agencies, exchanges, government services, investment professionals, financial journals, and interviews with top mutual fund managers.

Association for Investment Management and Research
http://www.cfainstitute.org/

"The Association for Investment Management and Research is an international, nonprofit organization of investment practitioners and educators. Its mission is to serve its more than 27,000 members and, through them, to serve investors by educating and examining investment professionals. AIMR, through the ICFA, grants the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation." This site provides information about the organization, its publications, research foundation, seminars and workshops, the CFA program, societies and chapters, member services, and advocacy issues.

Market Technicians Association
https://www.mta.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx

"The Market Technicians Association (MTA), incorporated in 1973, is the national organization of market analysis professionals in the United States." This site provides information about the organization's purpose, membership requirements and benefits, code of ethics, and Chartered Market Technician Program. It also provides information about upcoming meetings, links to its bulletin board system, related organizations, newsgroups, and ftp sites.

Market Technicians Association, Inc.
https://www.mta.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx

"The Market Technicians Association (MTA), incorporated in 1973, is the national organization of market analysis professionals in the United States. This not-for-profit association has three main goals: *Encourage the exchange of technical information and collectively explore new frontiers in the area of technical research; *Educate the public and the investment community about the use, value and limitations of technical research; *Uphold a code of ethics and the professional standards among technical analysts. " Site offers information about the association, their activities, and member benefits.

National Association of Investors Corporation
http://www.betterinvesting.org/

This nonprofit organization aims to educate about sound investment principles. The website provides resources such as guides to mutual funds, stocks and personal finance. The site also gives links and instruction to finding or starting local investment clubs.

The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc.
http://www.nyssa.org/

³Since 1937, the New York Society of Security Analysts has provided and has been the premier forum in the United States for the exchange of investment information between senior corporate officials and financial analysts, portfolio managers and others involved in the investment decision making process. There are over 5,500 members making it the largest group of investment professionals in the US, and it is a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR).² This site provides membership information, a calendar of events and seminars, job listings, and links to related sites. It also includes a members only section.

Securities Industry Association
http://www.sia.com/

³The Securities Industry Association (SIA) is the securities industry's trade association representing the business interests of more than 700 member securities firms throughout North America.² This site provides general information about the organization, information about upcoming events, membership services, advocacy activities, exchange and industry organizations as well links to recent press releases.